The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
McKenzie Smith

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer

Grade 12

“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.”
     – Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
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Senior pens an open letter to freshmen about what to expect out of the next 4 years.

An Open Letter to the Incoming Class of 2022

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Shen Yun: A Journey to Another World

Shen Yun: A Journey to Another World

McKenzie Smith, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
International Women's Day

International Women’s Day

McKenzie Smith, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2018
Do the benefits of a gap year outweigh the negatives of stepping away from the rigors of academics for a year?

Mind the Gap

McKenzie Smith, Julia Keiffert, and Isabella Scuteri
February 15, 2018
Finding the time, place, and perfect way to study is difficult for students. Read more to find out what you can do to avoid "burning out."

How to Avoid October Burnout: Tips on Studying

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
September 2, 2017
Fyre Festival's official image promotes luxury and exclusivity to those who can afford to participate.

Social Media on “Fyre” This Weekend

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
April 30, 2017
SUNY New Paltz is just one of the beautiful SUNY campuses more New Yorkers can attend as a result of the Excelsior Scholarship.

SUNY and CUNY Colleges Are Tuition Free!

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Thousands of women gathered in Washington, D.C. for the Women's March on January 21, 2017.

The End of the Month Is Not the End of Women’s Rights Activism

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
March on Washington, D.C. August 28. 1963.

Unity: What Dr. Martin Luther King Day Means in 2017

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
January 17, 2017
"I Voted" stickers not included in budget for some of the NY's highest tax areas.

Hey, Where is my Sticker?

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
PMHS classes assemble for battle at Raiderbowl 2016.

Raiderbowl 2016 Wages Epic Battle of Classes

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
Junior Class of 2018 Float (Theme: Seasons)

A Little Bad Weather Has Never Dampened Pat-Med Pride

McKenzie Smith, Staff Writer
October 25, 2016
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